Microsoft on Tuesday announced an initiative to bring high-speed internet to millions of rural Americans through unused television airwaves in a long-term bet for user growth. The Redmond, Washington, technology company proposed using spectrum typically reserved for TV stations to broadcast high-speed internet to underserved U.S. locations. To start, Microsoft will commit to a five-year […]

Hundreds of companies and websites, including VentureBeat, are coming together today to support net neutrality and educate users about its importance. Battle for the Net has organized a “Day of Action” to protect online privacy and free speech on the internet. Net neutrality refers to the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) and governments should […]

Users will be paid in tokens by brands and companies each time they search or contribute to building out content or code for the good of the community. It will work similar to the way Microsoftrewards people who search on Bing, but in this case people can swap tokens for other cryptocurrencies.

After two years in the dark, Google Glass has returned, launching a new enterprise edition (EE) that several major corporations have already deployed into their workforce.Google Glass EE improves on the first model — sold to enthusiasts for $1,500 — with better networking, security, a faster processor, more battery life, and a higher megapixel camera.See Also: Google slashes needs for YouTube creators working on VR contentThe search giant has listened to complaints over the last two years, as corporations trialled the technology in secret. When recording video, Google Glass now flashes...Read More